I don't see a lot going forward there. But the team is balanced. I would prefer sigurdsson and Rooney as the 10 and 9 over Rooney and DCL. I like the message that you stay if you perform though.

I don't think Sigurdsson and Rooney can play together, if you want Rooney in and aren't going to play 2 up top, this is how you do it. You have to leave Sigurdsson out. I disagree, but it's a reasonable disagreement I think. I see Unsworth's point.

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"If you want a really scary thought, imagine how stupid the average American is. Then realize...half of 'em are dumber than THAT." - George Carlin

I have to say I'm confused by the Lennon love. I want him to do well of course. I just don't rate him much and the stats bear that out too. The main thing for me is that he is unquestionably the best player to support the development of Kenny.

Leicester away isn't an easy game, even with them not playing well they're still on better form than we are.

If people are expecting Unsworth to win 2-0/3-0 away at Leicester then he's got no chance of getting the job

Unless..... we win 2 or 3 nil. Think I'm just giddy again that we played a brand of football that might pass as entertainment against Chelsea. It's not expect as in a bare minimum. It's more hope and hopefullly because of unsworths brilliance

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Likes...

McCarthy injured again ? Picking youngsters over expensive summer signings, this will be acceptable only if we win or play very well me thinks. Brave or foolhardy not sure myself. Pretty dangerous game Unsy is playing here.

Unless..... we win 2 or 3 nil. Think I'm just giddy again that we played a brand of football that might pass as entertainment against Chelsea. It's not expect as in a bare minimum. It's more hope and hopefullly because of unsworths brilliance

Fair enough.

I'm not expecting anything life changing tactically from Unsworth as he's had limited time with the team, but if we work hard and play with discipline and passion then I'll be pleased regardless of the result (within reason)

I have to say I'm confused by the Lennon love. I want him to do well of course. I just don't rate him much and the stats bear that out too. The main thing for me is that he is unquestionably the best player to support the development of Kenny.

You know exactly what you're going to get with Lennon. He's a hard worker, presses on and has pace. Something we've lacked all season. You need players you know are going to give a consistent performance for others to be able to build and work from.

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